General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

Welcome to the General Knowledge Section of Free Time Learning. As we are aware General Knowledge (GK) is a very important area in all the competitive exams held in the country. Nowadays, a good knowledge of general awareness is very important in clearing any competitive and government recruitment examinations.

These General Knowledge Question are very important and usefull to UPSC, IAS/PCS, UPPSC, IBPS, SBI, RBI, SSC, CGL, Railway, APPSC, TSPSC, KPSC, TNPSC, TPSC, UPPSC, MPSC, RPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, UKPSC, MPSC, and other competitive exams.

1 .

Which women's team won the 9th National Women's Ice Hockey Championship in Himachal Pradesh?

Delhi

Ladakh

Chandigarh

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Ladakh

The Ladakh women's team has won the 9th national women's ice hockey championship organised by the Ice Hockey Association of India in Himachal Pradesh, an official spokesman said on Friday(21st Jan 2022).

The championship was held in Kaza area of Himachal Pradesh from January 15 – January 21, 2022.

Six teams from Delhi, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Telangana and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police participated in the championship.

Published On : January 25, 2022

2 .

Who has signed a pact with the University of Oulu, Finland, to accelerate research and standardization in 6G technology?

Optus

Jio

Airtel

AT&T

Correct Answer : Jio

Jio Platforms (JPL) has signed a pact with the University of Oulu, Finland, for undertaking research and standardization related activities in 6G technology.

Jio Platforms, we entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Oulu, Finland - to accelerate research and standardisation in 6G technology,” Jio Senior Vice President Aayush Bhatnagar Thursday(20th Jan 2022) said in a post on social media platform Linkedin.

JPL, established in October 2019 as a wholly owned unit of Reliance, houses the Mukesh Ambani-owned group’s telecom business Reliance Jio Infocomm, the largest in the country, and other digital properties and investments. Reliance Jio though makes up the bulk of JPL’s numbers.

Source : Economic Times

Published On : January 24, 2022

3 .

Which company was selected by the Indian Armed Forces through a competitive program for the supply of single-shot anti-armour weapon AT4?

Safran

Embraer

Saab

BAE Systems

Correct Answer : Saab

India has selected Swedish defence company "Saab’s" AT4 weapon for its army and air force. The anti-armour weapon AT4 is a single-shot system operated by a single soldier and has proven efficacy against structures, landing craft, helicopters, armoured vehicles and personnel. Its 84 mm calibre warhead offers enhanced power and performance to the Indian armed forces.

Published On : January 24, 2022

4 .

Which nation's football team had to withdraw from AFC Women's Asia Cup 2022?

Iran

India

China

Vietnam

Correct Answer : India

The Indian women's football team has withdrawn from the ongoing AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 after several players tested positive for COVID-19. Hosts India were considered to be withdrawn from the tournament after they were unable to field 13 players in their match against Chinese Taipei. All of India's matches stand cancelled and will be considered as null and void.

Published On : January 24, 2022

5 .

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Working Paper, what is the estimated optimal hedge ratio for External Trade Loans (ECBs) raised by companies in India?

50%

57%

63%

71%

Correct Answer : 63%

The optimal hedge ratio for the External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) raised by firms in India is estimated at 63% for the periods of high volatility in the foreign exchange (forex/FX) market, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Working Paper.

An optimal hedge ratio is a ratio that implies the percentage of total asset or liability exposure that an entity ought to hedge against exchange rate fluctuations.

In times of typical high FX volatility, firms issuing ECBs may take recourse to hedge their exposure financially/ naturally in the range [63 per cent, 66 per cent], which would translate to the total cost on loan, including hedging cost, proportional to nearly 9 per cent,said Ranjeev, Assistant Adviser, Department of Statistics and Information Management, RBI.

Source : The Hindu Business Line

Published On : January 24, 2022

6 .

How long has the Union Ministry of Agriculture revised the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) guidelines to provide 40-100% subsidy?

June 2022

October 2022

January 2023

March 2023

Correct Answer : March 2023

Union Agriculture Ministry has amended the guidelines of Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) to provide 40-100% subsidy until "March 2023" in purchasing drones for farm mechanization. After the amendment, a grant for the purchase of drones up to 100% of the cost of agriculture drones or Rs 10 lakhs, whichever is less, can be given.

The detail of percent and maximum amount of subsidy is given below :

* Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and State Agriculture Universities- 100% subsidy- Rs 10 lakh maximum

* Agriculture graduates establishing Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs) = 50% subsidy up to Rs 5 lakh Existing CHCs or new ones, already or to be set up by a cooperative society of farmers, Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) and rural entrepreneurs are entitled to receive = 40% subsidy (maximum Rs 4 lakh).

Published On : January 24, 2022

7 .

Which intergovernmental alliance is conducting a naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea under the name 'Neptune Strike '22'?

UDF

BRICS

NATO

Correct Answer : NATO

The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member countries will be conducting a 12-day maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea from January 24, 2022. The name of the maritime exercise is “Neptune Strike ’22”.

The naval drill will end on February 04, 2022. The main purpose of this exercise will be to demonstrate and test NATO’s wide range of maritime capabilities.

Published On : January 24, 2022

8 .

Who is the winner of Syed Modi International Badminton Tournament Women's Singles Title 2022?

Carolina Marin

Tai Tzu-ying

Saina Nehwal

PV Sindhu

Correct Answer : PV Sindhu

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eased past young compatriot Malvika Bansod in straight games to win her second women’s singles title at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament in Lucknow on Sunday(23rd Jan 2022).

Playing in a depleted field due to multiple COVID-19 cases, top seed Sindhu hardly broke her sweat to get past Bansod 21-13 21-16 in a lop-sided title clash.

Published On : January 24, 2022

9 .

ISRO recently tested the engine used to power India's first human-carry rocket under the Gaganyan Human Space Mission. What is the name of this engine?

Kirti engine

Rama engine

Aadhya engine

Vikas engine

Correct Answer : Vikas engine

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully fired the high thrust Vikas engine that would power India's first rocket to ferry humans.

According to ISRO, the Vikas engine for the Gaganyaan human space mission underwent the qualification test for a duration of 25 seconds at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

The Indian space agency said that two engines have already undergone tests under nominal operating conditions for a total duration of 480 seconds. The test carried out on Thursday was to verify the robustness of the engine by operating beyond its nominal operating conditions (fuel-oxidiser ratio and chamber pressure).

Source : Deccan Herald

Published On : January 23, 2022

10 .

Which city is the host for the 2024 Summer Paralympics?

Paris

New York

Barcelona

Nanjing

Correct Answer : Paris

The set up will improve India’s medal prospects at the 2024 Paralympics to be held in Paris, France at Stade de France stadium.

Published On : January 23, 2022